CHAPTER 306: CHAPTER 306: JOURNEY TO DEMON CAPITAL

Inside the private booth, the Blue Bat fell silent. She quietly inspected her own soul, and only after detecting the restrictions did she finally believe everything Lu Jun had said was true.

"What is your goal?"

She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and asked.

Lu Jun replied casually, "Very simple—help me locate Wu Ku’s whereabouts, and along the way, gather intel on the Black Vatican’s Pope."

Hearing this, the Blue Bat was shocked. She realized the other party stood entirely on the side of righteousness, broadly aligned with the Tribunal’s goals. With disbelief and uncertainty, she asked, "That’s it?!"

"Hehehe." Lu Jun’s smile was filled with sarcasm. He tossed her a small favor and said, "Work for me, and at least after things are done, I can help you erase your past and all entanglements—let you live a brand-new life in the sun."

"But if you work for the Black Vatican or the Tribunal, the moment you’re exposed is the moment you die. Think it through yourself."

Lu Jun stood up, showing a completely indifferent attitude toward the Blue Bat, and walked away.

A moment later, in the booth, the Blue Bat let out a faint sigh. She had thought that coming to Japan meant being rescued by Tribunal operatives, never had she expected a mysterious and unpredictable schemer.

The moment she had the thought to inform the Tribunal, she immediately felt a sharp pain in her soul and didn’t dare act rashly. She reined in her thoughts.

The Blue Bat couldn’t help feeling frustrated. For now, it seemed impossible to shake off Lu Jun.

Elsewhere, walking down the street, Lu Jun sensed a flicker of malicious intent across the void—it disappeared in an instant, and he couldn’t help but smile faintly.

Revealing his identity and forcibly controlling the Blue Bat was something he had carefully thought through.

If he had pretended not to know the identity of the "Stinger," and simply treated her as an important Black Vatican member, the Blue Bat might very well have used false intel to mislead him—possibly even turning his power against the Black Vatican.

Even if her intentions were friendly, he didn’t appreciate being manipulated.

Ultimately, the Blue Bat’s identity was far too complex. Between the Black Vatican and the Tribunal, Lu Jun was stepping into this chessboard as a third party—he was bound to lose out in terms of information.

He had no way of judging which piece of intel from her actually benefited him.

(Even Precognition via True Name couldn’t help here—since her starting point was goodwill, even if controlled, the Blue Bat would view Lu Jun as an ally. But if he used his ambition and strength to dominate her, her inner doubts would register as malicious intent.)

Thankfully, Lu Jun laid all his cards on the table and tore off the Blue Bat’s last shred of pretense, leaving her with no room to maneuver.

You, Blue Bat—your life is in my hands. From now on, you serve only me.

Secondly, Lu Jun hadn’t lied. The Black Vatican’s hierarchy was strict and orderly. For so many years, not a single Red Cardinal had been an undercover righteous insider. There must be some kind of Dark Faith baptism involved.

He suspected it was similar to the twisted power of the Ancient King’s armor-clad robe.

That was likely the reason why Red Cardinals kept triggering major catastrophes gathering Dark Faith, practicing forbidden spells, ascending toward the position of Evil God.

And that’s where Lu Jun’s talents came in. His Spiritual Element had been reshaped multiple times by Ding Yumian, giving him a faint affinity with such abilities. Correcting the Blue Bat’s personality wouldn’t be a problem.

"Just don’t know if the Blue Bat, with her beliefs, might go for a mutual-destruction approach,dragging me down with her."

Lu Jun sighed. In the original story, the Blue Bat died terribly and anonymously. To gain the trust of Mo Fan and Zhao Manyan, she conveyed intel through death offering her body as the message.

As her boss, he wouldn’t exploit employees like that. He’d at least give her a way out.

The next day, Lu Jun, having wrapped up matters with the Blue Bat and sensing that she had left Japan, didn’t hesitate any longer and boarded a return flight home.

Over the phone, he had arranged to meet Feng Zhoulong in Ancient Capital.

Not long after, at Ancient Capital Airport, Lu Jun disembarked and headed straight for the Canton Tower.

In front of the towering magical building, a middle-aged man in white robes stood in the distance.

Seeing Feng Zhoulong come out to greet him, Lu Jun stepped forward warmly and said, "Old Feng, sorry to trouble you."

"Not at all," Feng Zhoulong waved his hand and joked, "You’re the National Team Captain now—it concerns national honor. Of course, I’ll give my full support."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Old Feng rubbed his hands and said somewhat awkwardly, "About that Water Element Soul-grade Magic Crystal..."

Lu Jun generously handed over a deep blue crystal.

Feng Zhoulong immediately put on white gloves and received it with utmost care. This was a Soul-grade Crystal, worth enough to buy an entire third- or fourth-tier city—on par with a Heaven Seed.

Taking a deep breath, Feng Zhoulong said, "Thank you for your trust. I’ll give it my all to ensure success."

After that, Lu Jun settled comfortably in the Canton Tower and acted as a lab subject.

During this period, the news of his low-key return to the country reached Ding Yumian. She didn’t say much—just reminded him that the National Team Battle was the current priority, and other matters could be put aside for now.

At the same time, word came of the Egyptian Team’s second challenge against the Kyushu Pavilion. Mo Fan took the stage briefly and defeated several official members and even the vice-captain in succession, making a massive splash.

With his Tri-element Advanced Tier strength being peerless among his generation, and with Ai Jiangtu’s national team scoring victory after victory abroad, the nickname "The Three Titans" was once again widely revived online.

After a long month, Lu Jun’s Water Element transformation was finally complete.

In the sleek, silver laboratory, Feng Zhoulong wiped his sweat and said, "Mission accomplished."

Lu Jun silently immersed himself in the mental world. His dark blue Water Element Star Galaxy appeared unchanged. His cultivation level hadn’t increased—it remained at Advanced Tier, Level 2.

However, he clearly sensed that the Water Element Star Galaxy had gained a type of vitality never seen before. The 343 stars sparkled as if breathing in unison. The flow of magical energy was lively and agile.

The dark blue river of stars gave off an ambitious aura as if it intended to devour all rivers and seas.

Feng Zhoulong excitedly explained, "The Innate Devour Seed—its Basic Tier innate talent gives the first-level additional effect, Intermediate Tier after devouring a Spirit-Seed grants the second-level additional effect, and so on. Devouring a Soul-Seed, then a Heaven Seed, and ultimately you’ll have four-level additional effects."

"But that applies to ordinary people. You, however, are different. Your Water Element comes with two innate talents—Tide and Withering. You were born with two additional effects. With a few good Soul-Seeds, you’ll achieve four effects right at Advanced Tier."

"And once you reach the Heaven Seed stage—you’ll be the first ever to possess a five-level Heaven Seed!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun felt a surge of excitement. Coupled with the Water-Repelling Pearl, Water Element invincibility was within reach.

No need to wait for the right day—today was as good as any. He was in excellent condition now, so he directly contacted the Zhao Family and had them deliver three Soul-Seeds. His Innate Devour Seed needed to be evolved to the six-times enhanced Soul-Seed level.

The Zhao Family, rich and efficient, promptly delivered three high-quality Water Element Soul-Seeds.

Lu Jun was overjoyed. The ultimate form of the Innate Devour Seed had a power level closely tied to the Spirit-Seeds and Soul-Seeds devoured during its development.

If he casually refined a few trash-tier Spirit-Seeds, the additional effects would be terrible—completely wasting the potential of the Devour Seed.

Fortunately, Lu Jun’s current wealth exceeded even Mo Fan, who possessed an Earth Element Heaven Seed.

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